Greetings From Heritage
Spreading the Unsearchable Riches of ChristBroader in the World and Deeper in the Church.Greetings fromHeritageA CHURCH PROFILE FOR PROSPECTIVE EXECUTIVE PASTORSGREENVILLE, SC1WWW.HERITAGEBIBLECHURCH.ORG
OUR MISSIONTo spread the unsearchable richesof Christ broader in the world anddeeper in the church.“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ofthe Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe allthat I have commanded you .”MATTHEW 28:19–20“This grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches ofChrist, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hiddenfor ages in God, who created all things, so that through the church the manifoldwisdom of God might now be made known For this reason I bow my kneesbefore the Father that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may havestrength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length andheight and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge .”EPHESIANS 3:8–10, 14-19“Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, which hascome to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—asit also does among you, since the day you heard it .”COLOSSIANS 1:5, 6
Table of ContentsSection 1Welcome to Greenville, South CarolinaAbout GreenvilleRegional Church History and CultureResources About Our CommunitySection 2Meet Heritage Bible ChurchNitty Gritty FactsA Gospel Church:Our first love, affiliations, and historyA Bible Church:Our worship, membership, governance, andapproach to discipleshipA Spreading Church:Spreading the gospel to our neighbors and the nationsOur FacilitiesStrengths, Weaknesses, & OpportunitiesSection 3Our Search for an Executive Pastor3
SECTION 1: WELCOME TO GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINASection 1Welcome toGreenville, South CarolinaAbout GreenvilleToday, the best word to describe Greenville is growth (and charm, and food). AGoogle search will yield a dozen articles praising the city, its recent economictransformation, and the icon of that growth which is its downtown. This attentionis somewhat new. Historically, Greenville was a textile town like many in the South.It had also invested heavily in suburban growth and had neglected its downtown.After a few decades of revitalization efforts, the city decided in 2001 to tear downa bridge that blocked the view of the city’s downtown waterfall and built Falls Parkin its place, a sprawling green space with a suspension bridge overlooking thefalls. Since 2004, Greenville has grown at a rapid pace, and now attracts peoplefrom all over the world — to visit, work, and live.Downtown Greenville is family-friendly and walkable, covering about 10 blocksof one of the top 10 Main Streets in the country. Downtown is well-shaded and4
SECTION 1: WELCOME TO GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINAsurrounded by parks and green spaces, including the aforementioned Falls Park,often called the crown jewel of Greenville. Its streets are dotted with art shops,remnants of Greenville’s history, and restaurants.Here are some examples of the attention Greenville is getting: #22 Best Places to Live in the USA US News and World Report Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2018 Livability Best Small Cities in the U.S. 2018 National Geographic Traveler 50 Best Places to Travel (in the world) 2018 Travel Leisure City of GreerGreenville is strategically located halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta, witheasy access to Columbia and Asheville, NC. Nestled in the foothills, it’s an hourfrom the Blue Ridge Mountains, and three hours away from Charleston and theCarolina coast. The city has a population of 68,000 people. The greater Greenvillearea, including its suburbs, approaches 300,000 people. Other stats include: Median Household Income: 59,335 Median Home Price: 222,000 Average Commute: 19 minutes5
SECTION 1: WELCOME TO GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINAThe weather is mild in the spring, winter, and fall, and can get hot and humid inthe summer. Greenville has 221 days per year of clear weather.Economically, Greenville is known for its manufacturing and engineering withcompanies like BMW, Michelin, Fuji, and GE Power having significant operationshere. It is also home to more than 500 international companies. This has made foran increasingly cosmopolitan feel, where one meets many people who have movedhere from other places.Greenville is home to Furman University, as well as Christian schools such as BobJones University and North Greenville University. Clemson University is only a45-minute drive away. As far as seminaries go, Bob Jones and North Greenvilleoffer graduate degrees, as does Geneva Reformed Seminary and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Some conservative evangelical seminaries haveoffered satellite classes for students in the Greenville area. Reformed TheologicalSeminary is not too far away with campuses in Charlotte and Atlanta (and online).6
SECTION 1: WELCOME TO GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINARegional Church History and CultureHistorically, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary actually got its start in Greenville, being formed from Furman’s Department of Religion in 1858. The streets ofthe Pettigru Historic District downtown still bear the names of a number of menfrom the seminary — Boyce, Broadus, Pettigru, Whitsett, etc. Southern Seminarymade Greenville a key location for Southern Baptists. Greenville is also home toGreenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.Bob Jones University moved to Greenville in 1947. Bob Jones University is considered a centerpiece for fundamentalist Christianity in America. The alumni tend tobe well respected in the community. Mayor Knox White has said, “The alumni havehad a big impact on every profession and walk of life in Greenville.” Roughly 25%of BJU alumni remain in the Greenville area. Between Furman University and BobJones University, our town bears the institutional hallmarks of the early twentiethcentury’s fundamentalist-modernist controversy. Today, Furman has left orthodoxChristianity, and Bob Jones University is increasingly embracing a posture towardthe local church that respects its central place in the plan of God.7
SECTION 1: WELCOME TO GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINAAs far as churches go, “a church on every block” isn’t just a saying around here.It’s actually true. Due to some strong historic gospel roots, Greenville has an abundance of good churches across a number of denominations. While the varietyis nice, it has a downside. Greenville is marked by “church consumerism,” withchurch members moving to a church across town that better matches up with theirpreferences and style. This often results in culturally homogenous congregationswith heightened sensitivities to shifts in various aspects of church ministry or everyday Christian living.Another dynamic in Greenville churches is “cultural Christianity,” where peoplefeel comfortable identifying as a Christian, but have no real relationship with Jesushimself. Greenvillians will usually identify with a church, whether they attend thereregularly or not. Then, there are the various responses to fundamentalism’s strongpresence. As with Christians of all backgrounds, the responses are often based onpersonal interactions. There’s much to thank God for, and we welcome the opportunity to pursue both unity and purity within the body of Christ in Upstate SC. Weare convinced that the Bible is sufficient to reform individuals, churches, and thereligious ethos of our region for the sake of the gospel.Resources About Our CommunityMove Upstate SCResources and information for those considering moving to the areaVisit Greenville SCHelpful, local site with events, news and happenings in the areaKidding Around GreenvilleGreat parent resource for activities and promotions for kidsUS News: Best Places to Live: Greenville ProfileWealth of information and statistics on the city8 Personal evangelism hasn’t beenour strength, but we are excited about our growth in this area.SPREADING AS A RESOURCING CHURCHResourcing other churches is one way we spread the riches of Christ. In 2018, wehosted a pastors workshop and evening of congregational singing with Keith andKristyn Getty. Since 2019, we’ve hosted a Charles Simeon Trust GreenvilleWomen’s Workshop on Biblical Exposition. In 2020, we are hosting the ChristianityExplored National Conference.14
SECTION 2: MEET HERITAGE BIBLE CHURCHSeveral of our leaders are also involved in strengthening the church abroadthrough publishing. Trent authored Christ from Beginning to End: How the FullStory of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ, with co-author Stephen Wellum.Our Director of Family Ministry, Dan Cruver, founded Together for Adoption andedited, Reclaiming Adoption: Missional Living through the Rediscovery of AbbaFather. Two of our members, Pete Hansen and Tim Keesee, are partners in the video series, Dispatches from the Front, sharing the stories of God’s work in foreignlands. Some productions feature a Heritage ministry partner.SPREADING BY TRAININGHeritage has raised up and trained vocational pastors and church planters for manyyears. In this season there are several efforts under way. A Preaching Cohort meetsmonthly and involves men desiring vocational pastoral ministry. A twelve-weekPastoral Internship equips aspiring pastors by helping them connect a biblical theology of the church to the practice of church ministry. Simeon Trust Workshops onBiblical Exposition offer focused and immersive training opportunities for men andwomen from throughout the region.SPREADING BY SENDINGOur church was founded with a sacrificial commitment to domestic church plantingand global missions. Since 1992, we have planted three churches in the region,and four churches in other states. In the years since our founding, we have given15
SECTION 2: MEET HERITAGE BIBLE CHURCHgenerously to global missions, and we have sent several members to foreign lands.Today we’re in the process of aligning our resources behind our freshly focusedaim for global missions—“to proclaim Christ in order to establish reproducing, indigenous churches among the world’s least reached peoples.” To this end, we areworking to identify an unreached people for the focus of our prayers, finances, andenergies.Our FacilitiesLocated on 10.5 acres, the Lord provided resources to grow from an initial5,000sqft building to today’s facilities of almost 60,000sqft. We utilize a “formfollows function” master planning approach to our property and facilities. As ourchurch life and various ministries undergo changes, the master plan and facilitiesare updated to accomplish specific ministry objectives. We are currently lookingat ways to refresh our lobbies and worship center spaces. Whenever we plan andbudget for additions or renovations, we seek first to raise funds from the membersand are conservative in assuming any loans. Currently, all the property and facilitiesare debt-free.Major areas and approximate square footage: 20,000sqft Worship Center with lobby areas 13,000sqft Fellowship Hall with movable walls to accommodate multiple adultdiscipleship activities 10,000sqft Infant/Pre-School Areas 5,000sqft Elementary Children’s Areas with seven different learning environments 5,000sqft Multi-Purpose Area for children’s church, middle school, and collegeministries 2000sqft Teen House 1500sqft Church Offices Over 500 parking spaces16
SECTION 2: MEET HERITAGE BIBLE CHURCHStrengths, Weaknesses, & OpportunitiesSTRENGTHS Financially generous and responsible.Energetic care for one another through Shepherding Groups.Gatherings marked by expositional preaching and engaged singing.Multi-generational community with a mix of blue and white collar workers.Unified leadership in doctrine and spirit.Growing in transparency and humility as a congregation.Deliberate ministry design around and under the Word.WEAKNESSES Culturally homogenous, especially in terms of shared educational backgrounds. Vulnerability to the consumer-church mindset that pervades our region. In connection with the consumer-church problem, we can be driven by fear ofdepartures when faced with leadership decisions. We have some history of passions rising too high on secondary matters. Because many members have come from smaller ministries, some struggle tounderstand the different church size dynamics when it comes to church life,ministry strategy, and communication.OPPORTUNITIES To see the lost in our community saved and baptized into our church. To plant vibrant and healthy congregations in our region as the Lord leads. To see the gospel proclaimed, disciples made, and churches planted in a foreign land among a people yet unreached with the gospel. To become a model for other churches of how church health yields a vital witness for Jesus in the community. To bring our worship center into more thoughtful align with our worship aims.17
SECTION 3: OUR SEARCH FOR AN EXECUTIVE PASTORSection 3Our Search for anExecutive PastorAbout the PositionWe established the Executive Pastor role in 2008 as an answer to our church’sgrowing size, complexity, and reach. This role is a critical gospel partner with ourPastor for Preaching and Teaching. The role focuses on the alignment of our resources and staff behind our mission. Both roles are true pastor roles. Whereas thepreaching pastor’s accent is on theological vision and Word leadership, the accentin this role is on operations and management.Alexander (“Sandy”) McCormick has been serving in this role for five years nowwith plans to retire in May ‘21. He and we are flexible, however, should the Lordprovide for us a suitable man before or after that target. Sandy has been an integral part of our staff in various capacities for the last twenty-two years. In his roleas our Executive Pastor, Sandy is famous for his relaxed, trusting, prayerful, lovingpastoral care, and for his unrelenting focus on the gospel of the Lord Jesus.18
SECTION 3: OUR SEARCH FOR AN EXECUTIVE PASTORUpon retirement, he and we are excited for his investment in our ministry in a laycapacity in the years ahead.For more information or to apply, please visit heritagebiblechurch.org/job-searches19
Greenville is home to Furman University, as well as Christian schools such as Bob Jones University and North Greenville University. Clemson University is only a 45-minute drive away. As far as seminaries go, Bob Jones and North Greenville offer graduate degrees, as does Geneva Reformed Seminary and Greenville
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